Learning Outcomes
• to develop your understanding of the
role, skills and qualities of a successful massage therapist in relation to the
pregnant/postnatal client
• to extend your knowledge of the
anatomy and physiology of the human body during pregnancy
• to understand the physical and mental
health benefits of massage therapy for the pregnant/postnatal client
• to learn acupressure techniques for
treating the full term pregnant client
• to understand not only the effect of
pregnancy massage on the mother and baby, but also on the placenta
• to develop an understanding of the
conditions that affect women in pregnancy and the postnatal period which can
cause back tension and other issues for which they seek a treatment (fertility
problems, SPD, pelvic floor weakness, abdominal diastasis, postnatal
depression, breastfeeding problems, post caesarean section care)
• to identify these pregnancy related
conditions and be able to offer the client self help measures that they can do
at home
